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FSC BioLinks QGIS Plugin Consultation

Submitted by rich burkmar on Tue, 22/05/2018 - 11:16

We're undertaking a consultation on the FSC QGIS Plugin. We'd like to know what works for you, what doesn't and what functionality you'd like to see added to the tool as we take it forward over the coming years during the BioLinks project. It would be a great help to us if you could spare a few minutes to complete the following short consultation. None of the questions are mandatory, so answer as many or as few as you'd like. Obviously the more complete your response, the better we'll understand the needs of our community of users.

What platforms do you use the FSC QGIS Plugin on?

Windows

Mac OS

Linux

Unix

Android

Indicate all those that apply.

What versions of QGIS do you currently use the FSC QGIS Plugin with?

QGIS version 2 releases

QGIS version 3 releases

Indicate all that apply.

How frequently do you use the current tools?

There are currently four tools in the FSC QGIS Plugin. How often do you use each?

The OSGR tool

never

occasionally

frequently

very frequently

The OSGR tool helps you to see what the OS grid reference (OSGR) is under your cursor and allows you to navigate to an OSGR. It also allows you to generate grids at different levels of precision. Indicate how often you use any feature of the tool.

The Biological Records tool

never

occasionally

frequently

very frequently

The Biological Records tool allows you to take CSV files of biological records geocoded with OS grid references (or easting/northings or lat/longs) and quickly create maps from them - either as points representing individual records or aggregated into 'atlas maps'. It allows you to filter on taxa and can automate the generation of large numbers of maps. Indicate how often you use any feature of the tool.

The NBN tool

never

occasionally

frequently

very frequently

The NBN tool provides a convenient way of using NBN Atlas web mapping services (WMS) directly within QGIS and also provides a convenient way to download raw records. Indicate how often you use any feature of the tool.

The Map Mashup tool

never

occasionally

frequently

very frequently

The Map Mashup tool provides a convenient, ad hoc, way of viewing raster maps from the internet within QGIS. Indicate how often you use any feature of the tool.

What do you use the FSC QGIS Plugin for?

We'd really like to understand how users of the FSC QGIS Plugin use it. Write as little or as much as you like.

What current features of the FSC QGIS Plugin do you like best?

We'd like to hear what features of the current tools work best for you and what you find most useful. Write as little or as much as you like.

What current features of the FSC QGIS Plugin don't work so well for you?

We'd like you to tell us which of the features which you currently use, or would like to use, don't work so well for you. How could they be improved to make them more functional for you? Write as little or as much as you like.

What new tools or features would you like to add to the FSC QGIS Plugin?

Here's your chance to ask for features, or even entirely new tools, that would make your life as a biological recorder using QGIS easier. These could be small improvements or big ideas. Let your imagination run wild! Write as little or as much as you like.

What country do you mainly use QGIS in?

We'd like get an idea of how many of the plugin's users are based in the UK and how many are using it in other parts of the world.

In what capacity do you use the FSC QGIS Plugin

In a voluntary role related to biological recording

In a voluntary role in another field

In a professional role related to biological recording

In a professional role in another field

Select all those that apply to you.

What organisations do you use the FSC QGIS Plugin for?

If you use the FSC QGIS Plugin on behalf of an organisation, either voluntary or professional, list them here (if you are able to). If there is more than one, just separate them with commas.

Your name

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Email address

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Contact permissions
The Field Studies Council would like to contact you in the future to send you information we think you may be interested in. The new data regulations mean we can only do this if you give us your permission.

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